Bauer Sports gives $100,000 to Prescott Park pavilion work

Tuesday

Dec 18, 2012 at 12:01 AM

PORTSMOUTH — Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. has made a gift of $100,000 to Prescott Park Arts Festival in support of renovations to the pavilion building in the park.

The funds will be used to rebuild the festival pavilion building that houses both the concessions and restrooms. The new building will improve and expand the facilities, as well as provide an opportunity for festival concessions to offer an expanded and healthier menu.

“We are tremendously grateful to Bauer for their very generous commitment to this project and their strong investment in the community,” commented Ben Anderson, executive director of Prescott Park Arts Festival. “This kind of support will have a substantial impact on the tens of thousands of people from our community who come and enjoy the magic of Prescott Park each summer.”

Prescott Park Arts Festival was awarded $250,000 in donor tax credits for a portion of the pavilion renovation project. This New Hampshire tax credit program enables businesses to invest in community development projects in exchange for a state tax credit worth 75% of the donation.

Anderson added, “Bauer’s mission and ours align when we talk about making our community a better place to live and work. We have been bringing family-friendly arts to the Park for everyone to enjoy, with no tickets sales, for 38 years. We appreciate that they see the value in supporting what is such a community fixture.”

“The Prescott Park Arts Festival provides a unique and valuable service to our community,” said Kevin Davis, president and CEO of Bauer Performance Sports. “Our hope is that our donation and the generous support of so many around the Seacoast will make the experience even better and ensure the long-term success of this program.”

In September, the city of Portsmouth formally approved the project and will be providing $200,000 towards the estimated $560,000 cost. The Festival is raising funds through the tax credit program and other gifts for the balance.

Bauer Performance Sports Ltd., with global headquarters in Exeter, is a leading developer and manufacturer of ice hockey, roller hockey, and lacrosse equipment as well as related apparel. For more information, visit www.bauerperformancesports.com.

Prescott Park Arts Festival, a non-profit organization, is the Seacoast’s premier outdoor performing arts venue, offering a uniquely accessible experience of high quality live theater and music — no fixed admissions fees — in an idyllic natural setting.

For more information, contact Ben Anderson, executive director, at 603-436-2848 or at ben@prescottpark.org .